France Recognizes Moroccan Sovereignty over Western Sahara, Experts Weigh Impact
31 July 2024
The French recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara is eliciting positive reactions from political scientists.
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France Recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara, Macron Shifts Policy
30 July 2024
Long awaited by Rabat, France’s recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara is now effective. French President Emmanuel Macron "considers that the present and future of the (…)
Algerian Wrestler Withdraws from Arab Championship Final Against Moroccan Opponent
25 May 2024
The Moroccan Malak Sabry won the gold medal in the 73 kg category of the Arab Wrestling Championship in Jordan, after the surprise withdrawal of her Algerian opponent, Melissa (…)
Morocco’s Space Ambitions: King Mohammed VI Invests in Satellite Technology for Disaster Response
20 January 2024
A strategy consultant and space sector expert explains why King Mohammed VI has embarked on the space adventure.
Pro-Polisario Footballer Faces Deportation Risk After France Denies Asylum
7 January 2024
Al-Mamiya Jaafar, a professional footballer and Sahrawi activist, detained in France after being denied asylum, could be deported to Morocco where her life would be in danger. (…)
Moroccan Drones Strike Sahara-Mauritania Border, No Casualties Reported
2 January 2024
The Moroccan armed forces are said to have carried out drone attacks on Tuesday on the border between the Sahara and Mauritania, hitting civilian vehicles transporting people. (…)
Spain Removes Western Sahara Policy from Foreign Ministry Website Amid Shift Toward Morocco
1 December 2023
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the leadership of José Manuel Albares, has removed a section dedicated to the Maghreb and the Middle East from its website. (…)
Moroccan Drone Strike Kills Four Polisario Front Leaders in Western Sahara
2 September 2023
At least four Polisario Front leaders were killed by a drone from the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) in the buffer zone.
Spain Alarmed as Morocco and Algeria Escalate Military Buildup in North Africa
1 July 2023
Spain is watching with concern the military buildup of Morocco and Algeria. Madrid is concerned about the impact this arms race could have on the balance of power in the region.
Morocco Implicated in Widening European Parliament Corruption Scandal
17 December 2022
The corruption scandal shaking the European Parliament continues to reveal its secrets. Morocco is also suspected of having solicited MEPs to intervene in its favor, (…)